A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is the first big screening for the San Diego Asian Film Foundation. This is the companion film for The Princess of Nebraska. Both films are based on short stories by Yiyun Li. Here’s the info about the screening:

synopsis: A father (Henry O) flies from China to comfort his newly divorced daughter in America, but finds himself lost in a different culture.

When: Thursday, February 19, 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM

Complimentary reception for attendees at 8 PM in theater lobby

Where: UltraStar Cinemas, Mission Valley Hazard Center

7510 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92108

Tickets are $9 each. more details about the event here. There’s a couple of deals for food on that page too.

For Twitter users in the San Diego area, win Free Tix to “1000 Years of Good Prayer” Feb 19th. Tweet Out Favorite Asian Film with @SDAFF in message. You’ll be entered to win tix. Winner notified Monday.

A Thousand Years of Good Prayers Trailer